WHY DISABILITY TALKS ARE IMPORTANT FOR OUR COMMUNITIES One in every four people in our country have a disability. Various types, including; Mobility Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury or Acquired Brain Injury, Deafness/Hard of hearing, Blind or Low Vision, Cognitive/Intellectual or Learning , Mental Health or Psychological and the invisible disabilities which may include some of […]
The ADA is a Community Thing!
Friday July 26th was 29 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. BRIDGES took to the most accessible and public location to ensure all people would hear about the ADA and how important it is to our community! “The signing of the ADA was a monumental step forward, ensuring that people with […]
Celebrating the 29th Anniversary of the ADA!
Signed into law in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA ) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. Click HERE or on the photo on the […]
BRIDGES First Ever Accessible Family Picnic!
This event encapsulated the very essence of our vision; a barrier-free community for people with disabilities. BRIDGES looks forward to making this event bigger and better each year! Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who made the day fun! The picnic was filled with many accessible activities for all to enjoy! Check out […]